Spotted Bear River Project
Project is designed to restore forest structures and vegetation composition to a more natural, historical condition that would be more resilient and resistant to potential future disturbances (including wildfire, disease, or insect infestations). It also would maintain or improve timber productivity on suitable lands and provide a variety of wood products to the local economy. This would include salvaging trees that are dead or at imminent risk of mortality due to insects or diseases. In addition, it would maintain and improve recreational values and the safety of our visitors at developed recreation sites and other areas within the Wild and Scenic River corridor and extend season of motorized access to Middle Big Bill and Silvertip Trailheads. Finally, it would also reduce vehicle/trailer conflicts and safety impacts at the Silvertip Trailhead.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Spotted Bear River drainage on the Spotted Bear Ranger District
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 11/04/2009 |
| Comment Period | 09/17/2010 |
| Decision | 08/2011 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2012 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Spotted Bear Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Forest Products; Road Management; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Spotted Bear River Project Decision Notice
Decision Signed Date: 08/07/2011
Legal Notice Date: 08/07/2011
Forests:
Flathead National Forest
Districts:
Spotted Bear Ranger District
States:
Montana
Counties:
Flathead
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Michele Draggoo
P.O. Box 190340
Hungry Horse, MT 59919
406-387-3827
mdraggoo@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 8/8/2011